Studio Operator

Te Tūranga –The opportunity 

We have an opportunity available to join our studio operations team on a 12 month fixed-term and full-time basis. 

Te Mahi – About the job

Our Operations team are responsible for the creation and delivery of content within our news and radio teams to the audiences of Aotearoa including through our radio brands: RNZ National, Concert and Pacific along with our highly trusted News, podcasts, and a wide range of digital content for all New Zealanders. This is a committed team, who work in a shift/roster pattern and who value their crucial contribution to RNZ’s public service mandate highly. 

We are looking for an experienced Studio Operator to support our hard-working team in RNZ’s Wellington office. The role offers a variety of work that includes operating studio equipment, ingesting content for web, as well as providing creative assistance to the overall production and presentation of radio and multimedia programmes.

This role is based on a rotational roster with shifts varying from week to week, including occasional work on weekends and public holidays.

Ōu Pūkenga - About You

To be successful in the role, you’ll have: 

• A background in audio, preferably with a proven track record as a Studio Operator in live radio and audio engineering.
  
• Ideally advanced skills in audio production systems.
  
• Competent in multimedia production with excellent DAW editing skills.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• The ability to work alone and as a collaborative team member. 

If you are looking for an opportunity in radio studio operations and have good teamwork and organisational skills, we are keen to hear from you.

Ngā Hua: What we offer

• A friendly, welcoming, and inclusive team/organisation.
  
• Development and regular training opportunities for our people.
  
• Competitive salary.
  
• Will match an employee’s KiwiSaver contribution up to 4%.
  
• Additional leave provisions for some roles and the option to buy extra leave.
  
• Comprehensive parental leave over and above standard legislation.
  
• Comprehensive wellbeing support including access to a confidential support, guidance and counselling service.

Te Ahurea – Our Culture

At RNZ we are committed to fostering an inclusive and constructive culture. This means creating a place where our people feel like they belong and can do their best work. We do this through our attitudes; Be Bold, Better Every Day and Extend Manaakitanga. 

This is a 12 month fixed term opportunity working full-time and based in our Wellington office.

Applications close:  Sunday 5th January 2025

RNZ is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and welcomes applicants reflecting New Zealand’s cultural and ethnic diversity.